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Item: Eagle Plate
Use: Federal. Eagle plates, also known as breast plates, shoulder belt plates, and cross belt plates, were displayed on the belt that held the soldier's cartridge box. Eagle plates with two belt attachment loops were purely ornamental and proudly worn by Union soldiers with the belt slung over the shoulder and across the chest. See the additional images in this listing for an image showing its use. 
Construction: Die stamped thin sheet brass with solder fill and two iron wire loops.
Condition: Fair, excavated. The brass front has a green patina with damage to the eagle's beak and left wing. The body of the plate is bent inward into a concave shape with a portion of the rim missing or otherwise damaged. The rear retains most of the solder supporting the brass front. The two iron belt attachment loops are no longer present. The plate is in solid shape and has no repairs. 
Recovered: Chickamauga, GA. area.
Approximate size: 60 mm. (measurement varies due to irregular shape)
Reference: Images of similar eagle plates are found in the following Civil War relic reference book:

• "Civil War Artifacts" by Howard Crouch, on page 189.

See above page in additional images.

Comments: The damage to this eagle plate was likely the result of being tossed around by a farmer's plow, but if you prefer that war torn appearance, then this one is for you. It will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War accoutrement plate or general relic collection.

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Product Code:

PC9001

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Price:

$65.00

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This brand is available for:

EAGLE PLATES , NEW ITEMS , GREAT GIFT IDEAS , ALL PLATES , FEDERAL RELICS